Hedley Smith

Hedley Smith is the founder of Homebox, a platform for utilities and household services in the UK, with a primary focus on energy comparison, switching, and set-up services.

With over a decade of experience in the web industry and startup ecosystem, Hedley has a proven track record of leading teams on projects of all scales and successfully building and growing digital products.

He has collaborated with renowned organizations like Oxfam, MTV (Viacom), Cabinet Office, City of London Corporation, and The Food Standard Agency, offering a wealth of expertise across the digital project life cycle.

Passionate about giving back to the community, Hedley initiated a groundbreaking apprenticeship program to empower young individuals in beginning their web careers.

Besides his role at Homebox, Hedley serves as an advisor and investor in early-stage innovative FinTech, PropTech, and sustainability startups, with a keen interest in platform-driven concepts.